Feeling bummed? You’re not alone, as the U.S. drops to a record low in happiness index
Despite sharing a border with Russia and receiving limited winter sunlight, Finland is the world’s happiest country. But Americans are unhappier than ever.
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Finland is the happiest country in the world for the eighth year in a row
For the eighth year in a row, Finland ranked in the top spot on the World's Happiness Report's annual ranking of the happiest countries in the world.CNBC - 1d -
Americans Are Unhappier Than Ever. Solo Dining May Be a Sign.
The United States slipped to its lowest ranking ever in the World Happiness Report, in part because more Americans are eating alone. Once again, the Finns came out on top.The New York Times - 7h -
Americans Are Unhappier Than Ever. Solo Dining May Be a Sign.
The United States slipped to its lowest ranking ever in the World Happiness Report, in part because more Americans are eating alone. Once again, the Finns came out on top.The New York Times - 1h -
Finland again ranked happiest country in the world. US falls to lowest-ever position
Finns are the happiest people in the world, according to a new global reportABC News - 1d -
U.S. falls to lowest-ever ranking on 2025 World Happiness Report
The United States fell to its lowest-ever place on the World Happiness Report, released on International Day of Happiness, while Finland remained in the top spot.CBS News - 12h -
U.S. falls to lowest-ever ranking on 2025 World Happiness Report
The United States fell to its lowest-ever place on the World Happiness Report, released on International Day of Happiness, while Finland remained in the top spot.CBS News - 12h -
The U.S. keeps dropping in global happiness rankings. Eating alone could be the culprit.
Roughly 1 in 4 Americans reported eating all of their meals alone the previous day in 2023 — up 53% since 2003.MarketWatch - 11h -
These 18 US cities are among the happiest in the world, new report says
Even as the U.S. slips in the global happiness rankings, 18 of its cities landed among the latest "Happy City Index."The Hill - 12h -
This island is the happiest place in Asia, according to the 2025 World Happiness Report
According to the 2025 World Happiness Report, Taiwan is the happiest place in Asia, followed by Singapore, Vietnam, Thailand and Japan.CNBC - 21h
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